Friday, April 5, 2019

Karma Automotive Taps BMW For Engine Technology

Irvine-based Karma Automotive, the revived, startup auto maker, says it has inked an agreement with BMW AG, to use BMW's engine technology in its automobiles. According to Karma Automotive, its vehicle, the 2020 Revero luxury car, will use a BMW TwinPower Turbo three-cylinder in-line engine. The company said the engine will be used to power an on-board electric generatorand to enhance overall vehicle performance. Financial details of the deal were not announced. Karma Automotive claims it will have its vehicles available for sale or lease by the second half of this year, although it has yet to announced its vehicles. Karma Automotive said it has actually been working with BMW on the onboard generators for the vehicle since 2015.

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